Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,511 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,165 people were tested positive for 11,208 PCR tests and 364 people tested positive on 3,971 antigen tests. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 11 people have died from corona infection and 1,689… Continue reading Another 1,511 people infected with corona infection, 11 died
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Entrepreneurs reach NRB demanding increase in gold supply
Kathmandu: Stating that there is a shortage of raw gold in the market, gold and silver traders have demanded to increase the supply system. A delegation of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealer’s Association reached Nepal Rastra Bank on Wednesday and demanded an increase in supply. The association delegation led by President Manik… Continue reading Entrepreneurs reach NRB demanding increase in gold supply
Corona infection in 1,760 people, seven die
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 1,760 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, a total of 1,760 people have been infected, including 1,332 among 12,524 PCR tests and 428 among 4,320 antigen tests. Of them, 495 are infected in Kathmandu… Continue reading Corona infection in 1,760 people, seven die
Bollywood team in Manang to shoot a movie
Manang (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): A Bollywood film will be shot in the Himalayan district of Manang, which has been closed due to floods and landslides for the last few months. The film ‘Uchai’, which is being made under the banner of Bollywood’s famous Rajshree Productions, is being shot in Manang. Producer-director Suraj Badajatya’s team has… Continue reading Bollywood team in Manang to shoot a movie
Govt and World Bank sign agreements of $50 mn each to strengthen school and health sectors
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank signed two separate additional financing agreements of $50 million each today to support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Sector Development Program in the education sector and public management reforms in the health sector. The agreements were signed by Finance Secretary, Madhu Kumar Marasini on… Continue reading Govt and World Bank sign agreements of $50 mn each to strengthen school and health sectors
Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle
MOSCOW (AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative for COVID-19. Putin, who is fully vaccinated with Russia’s Sputnik V, held several public engagements indoors Monday and even said that he may have to… Continue reading Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle
Govt increases transactions limit on mobile and internet banking
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the limit of electronic payments. By issuing integrated directives in the name of banks and financial institutions today, NRB has made an arrangement to pay up to Rs 200,000 in one day through mobile banking and up to Rs 2 million on the same day through internet banking.… Continue reading Govt increases transactions limit on mobile and internet banking
Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Kathmandu: Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has decided to hang up his boots in T20I cricket, bringing an end to one of the great careers in the sport. The pacer made this announcement on his social media channels. Malinga played 30 Test matches, 226 ODIs, and 84 T20Is for Sri Lanka, picking up 546 wickets.… Continue reading Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Additional 1,562 people infected while 1,589 recover from covid-19
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 1,562 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 10,266 PCR tests confirmed covid on 1,180 people and 4,177 antigen tests confirmed 382 positive cases of coronavirus. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 19 people have died from corona infection and 1,589… Continue reading Additional 1,562 people infected while 1,589 recover from covid-19
Nepal Telecom unveils own digital payment platform
Kathmandu: Nepal Digital Payment Company, a subsidiary of Nepal Telecom, has launched a digital payment service called Namaste Pay. In addition, users will now be able to make digital payments through Namaste Pay’s mobile app, website and USSD code. Due to the USSD code feature, users can make digital payments even when there is no… Continue reading Nepal Telecom unveils own digital payment platform